Kenai Attractions
Kenai (pop. 7,464) is one of the oldest permanent settlements in the state. It was established in 1791 by Russian fur traders under the name Fort St. Nicholas.
The Russian Orthodox Church was established in 1894. Displays include religious and art artifacts brought from Russia in the early 1800s.
Kenai is a popular destination for berry picking during the summer months. Alaskan blueberries, nagoonberries, salmonberries, crowberries, wild raspberries and cranberries all grow on the peninsula.
The Russian Orthodox Church was established in 1894. Displays include religious and art artifacts brought from Russia in the early 1800s.
Kenai is a popular destination for berry picking during the summer months. Alaskan blueberries, nagoonberries, salmonberries, crowberries, wild raspberries and cranberries all grow on the peninsula.
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center
The Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center was built in 1991 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the town. It is a 9,500 square foot multi-purpose facility, housing conference rooms and the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Exhibits include Athabascan and Aleut native artifacts, displays depicting the period of Russian occupancy as well as why Kenai is considered the "Oil Capitol of Alaska" .
Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau
11471 Kenai Spur Highway
Kenai, AK 99611
United States
11471 Kenai Spur Highway
Kenai, AK 99611
United States
Phone 1 (907) 283-1991
Fax 1 (907) 283-2230
Hours
May 15 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 16 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
